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Available supplies of petroleum may yet prove to be a deciding factor in this war; for, if it lasts long enough, the side which exhausts its supply first will be compelled, automatically, to acknowledge defeat. Planes, especially when in combat action, are huge consumers of gascline. One with a single motor might operate under cruising conditions for an hour on 45 gal- lons; but it will eat up more than twice that much while in actual combat. In a single hour 500,000-gallons Wauld be burned by a modern air armada, consisting of 2,400 bombers and 1,600 fighter planes. A big bomber consumes as much as 240 gallons in a single hour when flying at t0p speed. A five-hour raid by 600 bombers_w<ju1d use up 720,000 gallons. Big tanks â€"-- such as the 12â€"ton models â€" consume a gallon per mile. For every mile traversed, a mechanized brigade uses 100 gallons for its 112 small tanks plus 615 other motor vehicles; Army cooking for each 9,000 men involves the use of gasoline stoves which burn up 720 gallons of fuel a day. An army of 1,000,000 men would need some 80,000 gallons daily for cooking purposes alone. GASOLINE A VITAL NECESSITY Although recognized in a general way, the vital im- portance of gasoline supplies in modern mechanized war- fare is better realized when figures of consumption are taken into account. Whether it be price regulations, trade restrictions, compulsory service or any other measure designed to bring victory to our cauSe Canadians everywhere are willing to answer with the New Year’s Resolve suggested by the Department of Munitions and Supply. “I am resolved whether I am a workman at my lathe or an employer of thousands of men; an engin- eer planning new industries or a boy just learning my trade; a girl in a munitions plant or a farmer be- hind my plow, I must play my full part in this crisis. Mountains can be moved when many willing shoulders get beneath the load. The Committee makes the excellent suggestion that citizens communicate their opinions on this subject to their Member of Parliament. This all should do. not alone on this question, but on every question of public interest. North York citizens should address their communications to Hon. W. P. Mulock, M.P., Ottawa. Markham Townâ€" ship is in the riding of York East and letters should be addressed to R. H. McGregor, 261 Donlands Ave., Toronto. Hey There-- Don’t Pass Up the Classifieds A Toronto Committee for Total War publishes a large advertisement in this issue and the patriotic spirit of the sponsors is worthy of commendation. The necessity of some system of compulsory selective serVice in this war is now generally recognized and according to authoritative reports the people 01‘ Canada will soon be called upon to take their stand in the battle line, whether at home or abroad, in the place they can serve with the most effect- iveness. This we think they will cheerfully and willingly accept. The stake in this war is the freedom of the world for all time to come. No price can be fixed on freedom. I am resolved to strive with all my power, to press on in my daily task to the limit of my endur- ance. It may be that my modest effort «will tip the scale, and set a great shout of deliverance echoing ’round the world. I am resolved that if I am fitted to serve my country best in the fighting forces, I will take my place proudly beside my comrades. I am resolved filadly to 60 withouf some of those things I am accustomed to enjoy, for it is good to deny oneself â€" even to suffer in a noble cause. I am resolved to be {olerant of the shortcomings of others, realizing that to make an effort is com- menQabIe, to attempt pothing is deadly. I am resolved to be cheerful and hncomfilaining at all times, sympathetic to those who work beside me, and _to those in gtuthority over me. I am resolved to undertake vigorously the work which lies before me, to be industrious and to wrestle resol_utely with obstacles, to be untiring at my task. You just can’t afford to miss ’em. Be- cause every week there are opportuni- ties for you to sell something you have no use for, or to buy something you want inexpensively, or provide some service which you need. The little classified “ads” are on page four every week. Look them up, and if you have something to sell let them work for you. The cost is the nominal charge of twenty-five cents for any “ad” up to twenty-five words. Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING 00., LTD. Telephone 9 J. Rachel-n. Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Covering Canada’s: Besrt Subur’banv District Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 Brave men shall not die because I faltered.” The Home Paper of the District Since 1878 PAGE TWO THE LIBERAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th, 1942. “THE LIBERAL” TOTAL WAR Established 1878 Richmond Hill In July, 1941, Atfero was taken over by the R.A.F. and became the “Ferry Command,” under Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill', the organization remaining much the same. In all, American pilots have flown 7-0 per cent of the two-engined! “land” planes delivered to Britain and' 88 per cent of the four-motored aircraft. Of the flying boats, 86 Throughout last spring and' sumâ€" mer the organization rapidly expand- ‘ed and many more American“ pilots were enlisted. British airmen con- tinued to take the North Atlantic run, but the biggest job for them was still that of training new men for the service. The American pilots, many of them with air line experi- ence, some without, joined the Atfero training headhuarters in Montreal in increasing numbers. They were keenly enthusiastic. Those who met the required‘ high standard and pass- ed the very stiff test became trans- LArtlantic fliers, until Americans were flying the majority of the ,air- craft. The service continued throughout the winter, in spite of extremely bivt-' ter weather. Thus the men‘ who started' the ferry proved that it was possible to run service bomber air- craft across the Atlant'c. They also proved the case for a much larger and} more complex operating unit. So Atfe‘ro was called into being under ‘Mr. lMorris \Vilson, of Montreal, the North American representative of the Ministry of Aircraft Production. Plans were developed for a great ground organization in North Amer- ica to take over the flow of airâ€" craft coming‘ from the production lines of the United} States factories. In May, 1941, a return ferry service to take the crews [back to Newfound- land, began to operate. The crews which flew the Linerators‘ used for this service were some of the men lent by the British Overseas Air- ways Corporation. The corporation also provided a traffic and operating staff in the United Kingdom for the westâ€"bound service. The R.A.F. Takes Over Four experienced trans-Atlantic pilots were sent first, followed by eight other captains, eight first off- icers and eight radio officers. These men formed the nucleus of what was then called Atfero â€" short forrAt- lantic Ferrying Organization. Since there were not a sufficient number of experienced British civilian pilots available for duty, and because ser- vice pilots could not be spared, it was decided to enlist United States fliers. There was an immediate re- sponse to the call, and‘ training t/ gan. The Americans who enrolled- Were experienced pilots, but they needed advanced instruction in the navigation and} handling of multi- engined aircraft on long ocean flights. In November, 1940, the Am‘er'icam-‘Brirtish crews were fully trained and the first consignments of aircraft were ready for ferry de- livery. During the summer of 194.0, cargo space for sending American aircraft to Britain was an increasing- prob- lem. Consequently. plans were made to fly the aircraft over and Lord Beaverbrook, then minister of airâ€" craft production, requested Sir Ed- ward Beatty, president of the Can- adian Pacific Railways, to supervise the arrangements on the western side of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, a small group of Britons, who had preâ€" viously been employed 'by Imperial Airways, were lent by the British O’versveas Airways Corporation for Atlantic ferryin‘g' duties. They were sent to Canada with the task of or- ganizing the delivery flights. Flown Through Bitter Winter The development of the service is a story of men who overcame a thouâ€" sand dfffilculties to build up an or- ganxiz'avtion which now plays a vital part in the joint .war effort). It is an object lesson in What can be achieved by co-operation between governments and between: men in- spired‘ by the same caus-e. Just over a year ago, seven Lock- heed-Hudson aircraft took off from a Newfoundland airport and headed out across the Atlantic. They landed ‘.on' time,” one after the other, “somewhere in Britain.” The pilots of four of them were American, the other three were British. That was the beginning of the ferry service for delivering Americansbuilt bomb- ers by air. Tod'ay, under the com- mand! of the Royal Air Force, scores of American pilcrts. trained in transâ€" Atlanrtic navigation by experienced British instructors, fly the majority of these aircraft. Start of a Great Co-oper'ation THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO By Wing Commander L. V. Fraser in Bulletins from Britain “ Atlantic Ferry The Young People's Unionr met last Monday evening with a good attend- ance. Miss Ann: Wells, missionary conwenor, was in charge and‘ con»- ducted the devotional exercises. Mrs. Halbert gave an address illustrated by lantern slides: on “Our Missionâ€" ary Work in Saskatchewan”. Miss Fra’nges Schmidt conducted a Bible Quiz vvi't‘h Mi5s Margaret Shaw and Ronald Johnstone choosing sides. The score was 18â€"15 in. favor of Miss Shaw’s group. The Young Peo- ple have chosen a play _which will be presentedI some time in March. Refreshments were servedI at the close of the meeting. The Christian Citizenship convenor, Ronald John- sitone, will be in charge next Mon- dLay' evening. The best way to improve a. vegetable dinner is to add) a nice, juicy steak. The patriotic service which was held in Newtonfbrook United Church 13% Sunday evening was well at- tended. It was held in honor of the men who have joined} the King’s Forces from the church and com- munity, which numbers 43. From one class of boysI in the 8.8. in: 1933, twelrve are now in uniform and' some are overseas. The hymns, address and prayers were in keeping with the Remembrance Service. Mrs. Hal- ibert’s class of Young Ladies present- ed a Patriotic Pageant “The Making of Canadfa’s Flag" at the close of the service. Jones Coal Co. Richmond Hill The Girls‘ Mission: Circle will hold their January meeting next Tuesday at 8 pm. at the Parsonage. The study will be “Dr,- Bob McClure’s Stories of China”. The young ladies are especially intvited‘ to attend and bring a new member along. The Auxiliary of the W.MJS. will holdI its regular monthly meeting next 'hiesd‘ay, January 240‘ at 2.30 at the home of Mrs. W. T. Wells, 5720 Yonge Street. The ladies of the church and community are cordially invited. The Golden Rule Mission Band will meet next Saturday, January 17th at 2.3-0 p.m. in the SiS. room of the United Church with the new presi- dent in charge of the meeting. Lan- tern slides will, be shown. Make a New Year’s resolution that you will attend every meeting of~the Mission Bland and become a member at the first of the year. Bring a friend with you on Saturday. The Ferry Service has a remark- able record’. The loss, for all types of aircraft on the Atlantic crossing, has been under one per cent. No 103995 at all have taken place in the delivery of flying boats, and it must be remembered that the record has ’been achieved in the face of diffi- c'ulti‘es which would have seemed in- surmountable in' normal times. per cent have been flown by R.A.F4 pilots, the remainder by Americarm N ewtonbrook The low asl- red-murked hard coal A“ ' '. . 2/ How about some? Phone 188 iDon’t Put It Off 29 Yonge Street Cities Service Garage 65 Yonge Street Furnace Repairs and Eave' Troughing GENERAL TINSMITH WORK FINDLAY FURNACE DEALER RICHMOND TAILORS PHONE 49 -amoH 31p .10; :adedsmaN leap] ue Joaguow atp anew ‘uopoas augzesew Appam Mp qzym JaqlaSOL ‘saxmead :41ng 531 pue aApJnnsuI pue Alauxgl 3.1V slepoupgâ€"msg -leuopesuas mm; aaxdâ€"pasegqunâ€"aApJansuoaâ€"ln}q1m1 cg lefidS/HJN If]qu Inuogmuanq uV Cleaning and Pressing HOLINOW EDNEIIDS NVILSIHHD 3H1, We offer to the people of Richmond Hill and the surrounding district an unexcelled Dry Cleaning and Pressing Service. 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